Best High Schools in Walker County, GA

Walker County, GA has 3 high schools with 2,816 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Walker County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Walker County meet expectations.

1. Gordon Lee High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chickamauga City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students

2. Ridgeland High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1244 Students

3. Lafayette High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1164 Students

Best Middle Schools in Walker County, GA

Walker County, GA has 5 middle schools with 2,481 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Walker County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Walker County don't meet expectations.

1. Gordon Lee Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chickamauga City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 311 Students

2. Chattanooga Valley Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 491 Students

3. Lafayette Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students

4. Rossville Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Walker County, GA

Walker County, GA has 10 elementary schools with 4,381 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Walker County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Walker County don't meet expectations.

1. Fairyland Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students

2. Chickamauga Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chickamauga City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 558 Students

3. Chattanooga Valley Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students

4. Cherokee Ridge Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students

5. Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 660 Students

6. Naomi Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students

7. Gilbert Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 508 Students

8. Stone Creek Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students

9. Rock Spring Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students

10. North Lafayette Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Walker County, GA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Walker County, GA has a total population of 67,654 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Walker County, GA

9,678

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Walker County, GA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

15.09 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.32 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

11.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Walker County, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Walker County, GA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,996 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

58 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Walker County, GA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations